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The Light Secret: Why Temperature Doesn’t Matter in Optimal Infrared Therapy with Connie Zack
Read More: The Light Secret: Why Temperature Doesn’t Matter in Optimal Infrared Therapy with Connie ZackHave you ever noticed how energized and balanced you feel after spending time in the sun? That natural “high” isn’t just psychological—it’s your body responding to beneficial light energy that modern science is now harnessing for powerful health benefits. As midlife women, we’re constantly searching for effective ways to support our changing bodies, but something…
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ASICS Signs First-Ever Dog Ambassador To Prove Movement Is For Everyone
Read More: ASICS Signs First-Ever Dog Ambassador To Prove Movement Is For EveryoneFirst off, how cute is this little pupper!? If his fluffball face and zoomie energy don’t inspire you to get moving with your own furry mate, the research-backed mental health benefits of walking your dog might just do the trick. ASICS has just made history as the first sports brand to sign a dog as…
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9 Simple Eating Rules For Weight Loss To Burn Fat All Day
Read More: 9 Simple Eating Rules For Weight Loss To Burn Fat All DayWhat we eat has an enormous impact on our health and weight status. But did you know that when and how we eat also make a huge difference? Eating at the appropriate times throughout the day will help to maximise fat burning and keep hunger at bay. These eating rules for weight loss help maximise…
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I Thought I Was Too Young to Get Melanoma
Read More: I Thought I Was Too Young to Get MelanomaAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber May is Skin Cancer Awareness Month. How many days a year do you think you were tanning?” my oncologist asked me. I fidgeted in my seat. Should I tell him the truth? “Maybe 300,” I said rounding down. He nearly fell out of his chair. I didn’t blame him. I…
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Exactly How Much Do You Know About Prediabetes?
Read More: Exactly How Much Do You Know About Prediabetes?Prediabetes, sometimes referred to as borderline diabetes… it sounds like yet another lifestyle ailment to be worried about, right? Unfortunately, it is another important health concern to add to your radar because 2 in 3 South Africans have prediabetes, according to a survey conducted by SA Demographic Health Survey. Meaning that two of the three…
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What Is Floodlighting? The Latest Toxic Dating Trend, Explained By Relationship Experts
Read More: What Is Floodlighting? The Latest Toxic Dating Trend, Explained By Relationship ExpertsYou’re on a first date at a cosy restaurant and, for once, it’s actually not awkward. You’re laughing at each other’s jokes; you’re sharing an app; you’re feeling super comfortable the more you chat. It’s all fun and flirtation until your date mentions a childhood memory of theirs, which triggers a painful memory for you. Because the…
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Is Hydrogen Water a Hoax?
Read More: Is Hydrogen Water a Hoax?Medically reviewed by Emily Callahan, MPH, RDN Contrary to popular belief, the most epic coupling of all time isn’t peanut butter and jelly. It’s not even peanut butter and chocolate. It’s hydrogen and oxygen. See, when two hydrogen atoms love each other very much, they bind with an oxygen atom and you get water. And…
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5 TikTok Teeth Trends A Dental Surgeon Says You Should Skip
Read More: 5 TikTok Teeth Trends A Dental Surgeon Says You Should SkipIt’s no secret that TikTok is a treasure trove of beauty and wellness tips. Some are genius; others, not so much. And when it comes to your teeth and TikTok trends, the wrong advice can do real damage – and believe me, I’ve seen the aftermath of a few. From DIY whitening pastes to “natural”…
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Breaking Vegan: A Physician’s Health Journey from Vegan to Carnivore with Aimie Apigaian
Read More: Breaking Vegan: A Physician’s Health Journey from Vegan to Carnivore with Aimie ApigaianAre you or have you ever thought about being vegan? For years people have asked me “what if I’m vegan” and I always say “I totally respect your decision and love that you do it for the reasons you do it, but for ME, I don’t think it’s the best way and my plans do…
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The Best Mood-Boosting Scents, According To Science
Read More: The Best Mood-Boosting Scents, According To ScienceIf the notion of misting on good vibes sounds a bit far-fetched, science suggests otherwise. A growing body of research shows that fragrance doesn’t just make you smell good – it can actually influence how you feel. Think: citrus scents that help you feel more energised, lavender to calm a racing mind, or warm, musky…
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Pregnancy Skin Problems! What To Expect And How To Handle It
Read More: Pregnancy Skin Problems! What To Expect And How To Handle ItAhh, pregnancy: the magical time when a woman grows a whole new human. That legendary pregnancy glow? Well, expect a mix of skin puzzling plot twists along the way. The reality is that fluctuating hormones can play havoc with the skin. But with the right knowledge and skincare routine, mums-to-be can navigate through these changes.…
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Cuando le diagnosticaron EEo a mi hijo, el mundo de nuestra familia se puso de cabeza.
Read More: Cuando le diagnosticaron EEo a mi hijo, el mundo de nuestra familia se puso de cabeza.English Tal como lo relataron a Nicole Audrey Spector El 22 de mayo de 2025 es el primer Día Mundial de la EEo. Era un día completamente normal, lo cual para mí, una madre de dos hijos que trabaja y que se asegura que todo marcha sin problemas en la casa, significaba que las cosas…
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Doctors Dismissed My Breathing Issues — But It Was Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)
Read More: Doctors Dismissed My Breathing Issues — But It Was Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE)Español As told to Marnie Goodfriend May 22, 2025, is the first World EoE Day. Three years ago, my son was diagnosed with a condition that caused a lot of stress and lifestyle changes in our family. A year and a half later, I was experiencing some burning and tightness in my chest every once…
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Doctores ignoraron mis dificultades para respirar, pero era esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo)
Read More: Doctores ignoraron mis dificultades para respirar, pero era esofagitis eosinofílica (EEo)English Tal como se relató a Marnie Goodfriend El 22 de mayo de 2025 es el primer Día Mundial de la EEo. Hace tres años, a mi hijo le diagnosticaron un trastorno que causó mucho estrés y cambios del estilo de vida de nuestra familia. Un año y medio después, empecé a experimentar una sensación…
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4 Moves That’ll Help You Build Seriously Strong Legs
Read More: 4 Moves That’ll Help You Build Seriously Strong LegsStrong, toned legs have been topping our Pinterest boards for years, but there’s more to them than just looking good in a miniskirt. Building strength in your lower body supports everything from running and jumping to mobility, athletic performance and lifting power. It’s all about creating a solid foundation by training all the major lower-body…
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Femagene Launches #FemEffect: Supporting Women With Menstrual Cup Donations
Read More: Femagene Launches #FemEffect: Supporting Women With Menstrual Cup DonationsFemagene is excited to announce the launch of its new campaign, #FemEffect. This initiative focuses on helping women feel confident and in control of their lives, with the belief that when women are empowered, they can achieve anything. At the core of the campaign is a simple yet impactful effort: for every Femagene product purchased,…
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When My Son Was Diagnosed With EoE, Our Family’s World Was Turned Upside Down
Read More: When My Son Was Diagnosed With EoE, Our Family’s World Was Turned Upside DownAs told to Nicole Audrey Spector May 22, 2025, is the first World EoE Day. It was a totally normal day, which for me — a working mom of two who made sure everything in the house ran smoothly — meant things were pretty hectic. I was at work and my boys (Jeric, 7, and…
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Important Info To Familiarise Yourself With This Flu Season
Read More: Important Info To Familiarise Yourself With This Flu Season‘Tis the season for sniffles, groggy throats and itchy inner ears, and we don’t mean to sound like your GP here but… have you gotten your flu shot yet? The best time to get it is before the flu/cold strikes, advises Dr Gulam Karim, Medical Director at TruMD, an innovative healthcare platform that offers instant…
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Huawei Just Unveiled Its 2025 Wearables Line-Up – See What’s New
Read More: Huawei Just Unveiled Its 2025 Wearables Line-Up – See What’s NewHuawei turned heads in Berlin today as it unveiled a striking line-up of statement-making products and breakthrough technologies at its “Fashion Next” launch event. Blending high-tech brilliance with a bold sense of style, Huawei is fusing fashion and function to redefine what a smarter, more stylish future looks like. Here’s your first look at the…
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27 Insanely Hot Moves That Will Change Your Sex Life Forever
Read More: 27 Insanely Hot Moves That Will Change Your Sex Life ForeverCould your sex life do with an upgrade? Well, you’ve come to the right place. Here is the longest list of kinky things to do and fun games to play so you never feel bored in the sack again. Ever. 1. Watch Porn A 2021 study found that couples who watched porn together reported a…
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What Is a Highly Sensitive Person?
Read More: What Is a Highly Sensitive Person?Ann always knew she felt things more deeply than most people. She’s always been easily embarrassed, quick to cry and felt overwhelmed in crowded places. “As a child, I was called ‘too sensitive,’ a ‘crybaby,’ and ‘thin-skinned,” Ann said. As a result, she often felt inadequate and an “inappropriate amount of shame.” Today, Ann, now…
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Cold Workouts: Try These Winter Workout Tips On How To Stay Safe And Warm, According To Trainers
Read More: Cold Workouts: Try These Winter Workout Tips On How To Stay Safe And Warm, According To TrainersLet’s face it: Running on the treadmill just isn’t the same as running at your favourite park. And, as the chilly winter months drag on, you might be on the fence about moving your workout inside or braving the elements. Experts say you don’t have to – not necessarily. Exercise is a stressor on the body, so getting active…
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9 Useful Self-Care Apps For Wellness To Download Now
Read More: 9 Useful Self-Care Apps For Wellness To Download NowAs a long-time wellness writer who’s seen many wellness trends come, go and return, I’ve seen plenty of self-care apps. From all-in-one life organisers to weight loss trackers to meditation apps, I’ve tried an above-average amount. That’s probably because I have ADHD and anxiety, which makes handling tasks and processing emotions extremely difficult for me.…
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Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Starting Again — Navigating Sex and Dating After Divorce or Loss
Read More: Good Sex with Emily Jamea: Starting Again — Navigating Sex and Dating After Divorce or LossEmily Jamea, Ph.D., is a sex therapist, author of the USA Today Best-Selling book, Anatomy of Desire: Five Secrets to Create Connection and Cultivate Passion, and podcast host. You can find her here each month to share her latest thoughts about sex. Janeane, a new client, sat across from me in my therapy office, her…
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Metabolic Freedom: How to Burn Fat at Any Age with Metabolism Expert Ben Azadi
Read More: Metabolic Freedom: How to Burn Fat at Any Age with Metabolism Expert Ben AzadiIf you’ve spent years blaming your age for stubborn weight gain, mysterious fatigue, and hormone chaos, prepare to have everything you thought you knew completely dismantled. What if your metabolism hasn’t actually slowed down at all? What if the “healthy” oils in your kitchen are silently sabotaging your cells for years? And what if the…
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Here Are The 7 Things Dermatologists Would Never Do
Read More: Here Are The 7 Things Dermatologists Would Never DoYour skin can always use a little extra TLC. After all, happy, healthy, glowing skin is not only very apparent to others, but it’s also your largest organ, and you should care for it as such. Of course, accurate and useful skincare tips and tricks are hard to come by. Check out any IG feed, bus station poster, or TV ads and you’ll see a…
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“I’m A Personal Trainer And This Is Exactly How You Should Train Your Legs”
Read More: “I’m A Personal Trainer And This Is Exactly How You Should Train Your Legs”Things we love to skip: the intro of any TV show, queues of any kind and washing dishes. But when it comes to strong, sculpted legs, there’s no skipping leg day. So, we called on personal trainer Carly Swartz to break down exactly how to level up your lower-body workouts and build real strength where…
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Women’s Wellness Starts With Sleep
Read More: Women’s Wellness Starts With SleepSleep is essential for women’s health, but certain obstacles often prevent them from getting the sleep they need. Hormonal fluctuations during menstruation, pregnancy, and menopause significantly impact sleep quality. For instance, restless leg syndrome and insomnia are common side effects of hormonal changes during the menstrual cycle. During pregnancy, especially in the third trimester, physical…
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Myths vs. Facts: COPD
Read More: Myths vs. Facts: COPD+ Flipbook text Slide 1 Myths and Facts about COPD How much do you know about chronic obstructive pulmonary disease? Slide 2 Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a group of chronic lung diseases, including emphysema and chronic bronchitis. Slide 3 Myth: COPD is a man’s disease. Fact: More women have COPD than men. Women are diagnosed…
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Healthy Aging When You’re Living with Obesity
Read More: Healthy Aging When You’re Living with Obesity+ Infographic text If you’re living with the disease of obesity, it’s important to be mindful of your health. Obesity gets harder to manage as we age. Why? Metabolism Muscle quality Strength Bone density All decline with age Obesity symptoms get worse with age Breathing problems Fatigue Weight gain Joint pain Sexual dysfunction Mental health…
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The Surprising Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your Smile
Read More: The Surprising Way Your Menstrual Cycle Affects Your SmileThere’s a lot of talk about the ups and downs of women’s menstrual cycle – cramps, mood swings, skin breakouts – but have you ever considered how your period might be affecting your smile? That’s right – those monthly hormonal fluctuations don’t just mess with your mood or skin; they can have a surprisingly big impact…
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PUMA Mostros Are The Next “It” Sneaker – Here’s How South Africans Are Styling Them
Read More: PUMA Mostros Are The Next “It” Sneaker – Here’s How South Africans Are Styling ThemGot major FOMO after seeing all the posts from the PUMA Mostro Lab event in Cape Town on social media? You’re in luck because Women’s Health was in attendance! And we’re here to give you a glimpse inside the party and show you how SA fashion icons are styling the sneaker set to take over…
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Can Pilates Double As Your Strength Training Workout?
Read More: Can Pilates Double As Your Strength Training Workout?Search “strength Pilates” on TikTok and you’ll see something curiously nouveau: Pilates moves, coupled with dumbbells and traditional strength training movements, like squats. But, newsflash: “Pilates has always been strength training,” says Pilates instructor and owner of Essie’s Pilates, Essie Potgieter. So what’s the difference between regular Pilates and Pilates strength training on TikTok and…
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These Are The 7 Best Tips To Stay Super Healthy During Flu Season
Read More: These Are The 7 Best Tips To Stay Super Healthy During Flu SeasonFlu season typically peaks during the colder months when people spend more time indoors, making it easier for viruses to spread. To reduce your risk of getting sick, it’s important to strengthen your immune system and adopt protective habits. In response, vaccines are produced that enable us to fight off the prevalent viral strains. Aside…
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Capitol Conversations
Read More: Capitol ConversationsIntroducing a series of women’s health breakfast briefings to delve deeper into how a broad range of policies are impacting and supporting women’s health. May 1, 2025Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) Reform We focused on the urgent need for comprehensive PBMs reform. Panelists shared insights from the patient, federal legislative, media and ethical PBM perspective —…
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What Is Oxidative Stress? Causes And How To Reduce It, According To Experts
Read More: What Is Oxidative Stress? Causes And How To Reduce It, According To ExpertsWhen you think of stress, you might turn to the family drama that kept you from sleeping at night or an overwhelming, heart-racing panic about an anxiety-inducing work project. However, there could be another type of stress occurring in your body that you likely aren’t aware of, and it has some long-term health effects. Fortunately, there are ways…
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I Didn’t Know Having a Baby Increases Your Risk for Stroke
Read More: I Didn’t Know Having a Baby Increases Your Risk for StrokeAs told to Jacquelyne Froeber May is Stroke Awareness Month. “Why is my face numb?” As I stared at myself in the mirror, everything looked fine to me. But the left side of my face definitely felt numb. Then I remembered that the tip of my tongue felt numb the day before. Alarm bells started…
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How To Make The 69 Sex Position Hot (And Not Awkward), According To Sex Experts
Read More: How To Make The 69 Sex Position Hot (And Not Awkward), According To Sex ExpertsOf all the recognisable sex positions, 69 breaches close to the top of the list – you can thank Matt from middle school giggling every time the number was said out loud in math class for that. It probably made you think it was going to be a staple in your sex life, but as an adult, you may…
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What You Need to Know About COPD and Menopause
Read More: What You Need to Know About COPD and Menopause+ Infographic text What is c hronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)? COPD is a broad term for lung conditions that block airways and cause breathing-related problems. COPD gets worse over time and can lead to severe lung damage and other serious health issues — even death. Fact: More women and people assigned female at birth…
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This Super Sexy Smoothie Will Get You All Revved Up!
Read More: This Super Sexy Smoothie Will Get You All Revved Up!We’re totally crushing on maca, aka Peruvian ginseng! Why? It has some crazy energising and libido-lifting properties. In fact, studies report that women who consumed three grams of maca a day experienced a serious rev in sex drive (no pills needed). Flaxseeds also contain high amounts of omegas, which are major building blocks for sex…
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“I Tried The Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale And It Changed The Way I Measure My Health”
Read More: “I Tried The Garmin Index S2 Smart Scale And It Changed The Way I Measure My Health”Ah, the humble bathroom scale. That occasional moment of truth (or confrontation) as you tentatively step on, hoping for some sign of progress; perhaps a smidge of muscle gained or a whisper of fat lost. But that lone number rarely tells the full story, especially when you’re taking a more holistic approach to your health.…
